Ear Embryology and Congenital Malformations
- Previous year questions on Ear Embryology and Congenital Malformations for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the ENT section of the exam.
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- 14 live questions in Ear Embryology and Congenital Malformations.
- 2 of 14 questions carry a verified exam year: 2018, 2020.
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- Question set last updated 27 Aug 2026.
Q1.In which of the following condition there are congenital anomalies of the middle ear?
- ATurner syndrome
- BDown syndrome✓ Correct answer
- CKlinefelter syndrome
- DAlport syndrome
Q2.Saccule of ear develops from:-
- APars superior
- BPars inferior✓ Correct answer
- CSaccular anterior
- DSaculus posterior
Q3.Saccule develops from
- ASaccus anterior
- Bsaccus medius
- CPars superior
- DPars Inferior✓ Correct answer
Q4.External auditory canal is formed by:
- A1st branchial groove✓ Correct answer
- B1st visceral pouch
- C2nd branchial groove
- D2nd visceral pouch
Q5.Eustachian tube develops from:
- A2nd and 3rd pharyngeal pouch
- B1st pharyngeal pouch✓ Correct answer
- C2nd pharyngeal pouch
- D3rd pharyngeal pouch
Q6.Which is the most common type of congenital ossicular dysfunction?
- AIsolated stapes defect
- BStapes defect with fixation of footplate and lenticular process involvement.✓ Correct answer
- CDefective lenticular process of incus
- DNone of the above.
Q7.Cochlear function in fetus develops between
- A12 to 15 weeks
- B18 to 20 weeks
- C22 to 25 weeks✓ Correct answer
- D30 to 34 weeks
Q8.The collaural fistula is an abnormality of
- A1st branchial arch
- B1st branchial cleft✓ Correct answer
- C2nd branchial arch
- D2nd branchial cleft
Q9.Complete Cochlear Dysplasia is known as?
- AMichael Dysplasia✓ Correct answer
- BMondini dysplasia
- CBing Dysplasia
- DScheibe Dysplasia
Q10.Most common congenital middle ear abnormality:
- AAbsent footplate of stapes
- BFixation of footplate of stapes✓ Correct answer
- COval window abnormality
- DAbsent long process of incus
Answer key
Q1: B. Down syndrome; Q2: B. Pars inferior; Q3: D. Pars Inferior; Q4: A. 1st branchial groove; Q5: B. 1st pharyngeal pouch; Q6: B. Stapes defect with fixation of footplate and lenticular process involvement; Q7: C. 22 to 25 weeks; Q8: B. 1st branchial cleft; Q9: A. Michael Dysplasia; Q10: B. Fixation of footplate of stapes.
Other topics in ENT
- External Ear Anatomy
- Middle Ear Anatomy
- Mastoid Anatomy
- Inner Ear Anatomy
- External Ear Disease
- Middle Ear Disease
- CSOM Types and Cholesteatoma
- CSOM: Management and Complications
- Otosclerosis
- Meniere's Disease
- Vertigo and Vestibular Disorders
- Tumours of the Ear
- Facial Nerve Anatomy
- Facial Nerve Palsy and Related Disorders
- Eustachian Tube
- Hearing Physiology and Tuning Fork Tests
- Audiometry and Special Hearing Tests
- Deafness and Hearing Rehabilitation
- Nasal Anatomy
- Paranasal Sinus Anatomy
- Nasal and Sinus Physiology
- Epistaxis
- Congenital and Acquired Nasal Disorders
- Rhinitis
- Nasal Septal Disorders and Polyposis
- Nasal and Facial Injuries
- Tumours of the Nose and PNS
- Sinusitis and Related Complications
- Pharyngeal Anatomy and Physiology
- Adenoids
- Tonsils
- Pharyngeal Abscesses
- Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma
- Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
- Laryngeal Anatomy and Physiology
- Stridor and Congenital Laryngeal Anomalies
- Disorders of Voice and Speech
- Laryngeal Carcinoma
- Tracheostomy and Foreign Bodies of the Air and Food Passages
- ENT Instruments